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In celebration of the collaboration between CBS and the NAACP for the development of ‘The Gates,’ marking the return of a Black daytime soap after 35 years, it’s essential to acknowledge the significant contributions of Black actors to television’s top soap operas. These actors, among others, have left an indelible …

One man has been arrested, while another is being sought for making off with $1.8 million worth of Hermes Birkin bags on Miami Beach. The heist unfolded on Tuesday when police received a call around 3:00 a.m. about a burglary at the Maison Wrist Aficionado store at the Setai Hotel …

Carlee Russell, the Alabama woman who made headlines for lying about her kidnapping, was ordered to pay nearly $18,000 in restitution and sentenced to probation during a court appearance on Thursday. Last summer, Russell was charged with two misdemeanor counts related to the hoax. She pleaded guilty to filing a …

While it’s been four years since the world was shut down amid the spread of the devastating COVID-19 virus, the memories of those uncertain times remain. As many were forced indoors, often away from friends and family, social media and the musicians we all love helped bring us together. Club …

Apple is being sued for allegedly having an illegal stronghold in the smartphone industry. As The Verge reports, the U.S. Department of Justice has accused the massive tech company of operating a monopoly using various strategies. The company allegedly raises prices for not only consumers but also for developers by …

Quavo launched the Sparks Grants Initiative in memory of  Takeoff to combat gun violence in Atlanta. According to Billboard, the initiative will award ten organizations $10,000 grants each to support their efforts in gun violence prevention and regulation. “I am honored to launch this grant program to honor Take and the …

Meek Mill, the Philadelphia-born rapper, took a definitive step by blocking DJ Akademiks on X, potentially marking the end of a prolonged and bitter feud that had fans irritated. The origins of their beef trace back to an incident where DJ Akademiks linked Meek Mill to a controversial lawsuit involving …

The third and fourth self-proclaimed Mississippi “Goon Squad” former officers were sentenced Wednesday after they admitted to torturing two Black men in a racist attack last January. Former deputy Daniel Ready Opdyke was sentenced to 17.5 years and Christian Lee Dedmon was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Both men, …

The “Quiet on the Set” documentary has set the internet ablaze and forced us to re-evaluate our childhoods.  The HBO Max documentary shined a spotlight on the abusive culture surrouding Nickelodeon and several of its early 2000s productions. Much of the allegations centered around dialogue coach Brian Peck, who was …

Meek Mill and Akademiks are once again going back and forth on social media, this time over the rapper’s future philanthropic efforts.  The Dream Chasers’ founder took to Twitter to detail upcoming measures regarding his plans to help his hometown.  “Ima do a public contract with the city of Philadelphia …

Dr. Dre was honored Tuesday at a Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony. The rapper and producer’s star is next to Snoop Dogg’s star, who also attended the star-revealing ceremony.  Snoop spoke fondly about Dre, whom he called his “brother from another mother.” Snoop Dogg also thanked Dr. Dre for their …

Two of six Mississippi “Goon Squad” former officers received yearslong sentences Tuesday for the racist torture of two Black men. Hunter Elward was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison (241 months). In addition, Jeffrey Middleton was sentenced to 17.5 years in federal prison. The remaining four ex-officers—Brett McAlpin, Christian …

Danielle Brooks opens up about life in the limelight since her portrayal of Sofia in The Color Purple. In an exclusive chat with Baller Alert, she revealed that transitioning from Broadway to television has posed challenges, particularly when navigating red carpets and interviews. “The work itself is my passion and therapy,” …

R&B group 702 made waves in the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2000s with their infectious harmonies. In the early days, the group consisted of twins Irish and Orish Grinstead, their sister LeMisha and friend Kameelah Williams. However, Orish left the group early on, leaving the trio we know today as …

Beyonce, who tends to be quieter when speaking out publicly, recently shared that ‘Act 2: Cowboy Carter’ came about after she went through an experience where she did “not feel welcomed.” In a lengthy Instagram post, the iconic singer wrote that the idea for the highly anticipated follow-up to “Renaissance” …

Authorities have reported at least 270 arrests in Miami Beach this month during spring break. Between March 1 and March 17, authorities have recorded a total of 274 arrests citywide, encompassing a range of charges. The announcement follows the city’s “Spring Break Breakup” campaign launched ahead of spring break, aimed …

From her early days on Black-ish to her current role in Grown-ish, Yara Shahidi has blossomed into a remarkable young woman before our eyes. Similarly, Trevor Jackson has transitioned from his Disney Channel days to becoming a music sensation and starring as Aaron in Grown-ish. Shahidi and Jackson reflected on …

An Ohio woman received a life sentence without parole on Monday for the death of her 16-month-old daughter, following her guilty plea to charges of aggravated murder and child endangerment, as announced by the Cuyahoga County prosecutor’s office. Kristel Candelario, 32, admitted to leaving her daughter, Jailyn, unattended for over …

Richard Simmons’ spokesperson has clarified that he is not terminally ill, following a Facebook post that suggested otherwise. On Monday, Simmons shared a message on his verified social media pages stating, “I have some news to tell you. Please don’t be sad. I am…dying. Oh, I can see your faces …

A new study reveals that social media enthusiasts are resorting to permanent alterations to resemble filters instead of relying on face-tune. Boston University researchers found that spending more time on apps and using photo editing tools is linked to dissatisfaction with appearance and a desire to change physical features. “Selfie …